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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Puppies for Sale
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
(Ruby Spaniel) (Blenheim Spaniel)
Daphne, the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel at 3 years old. "She has the blenheim spot on the top of her
head. Her favorite things to do are kiss, cuddle, and go on runs with
our other dog Raven, an Australian Shepherd." A Blenheim Spot is a
spot in the middle of the crown of the head. It is also sometimes called
"the kiss of Buddha," or "Kissing Spot".
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Pronunciation |
Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel |
Description |
This beautiful small spaniel has dark round
expressive eyes that are large but not prominent. The tail is sometimes docked
to no less then three times its length. It has a conical muzzle and a flat
skull. It has a shallow stop, with well developed nose and wide nostrils. The
ears are long with abundant feathering. It has a silky coat, sometimes with a
slight waviness that comes in ruby, black & tan, tri-color and blenheim
(rich chestnut on a pearly-white background). On Blenheim dogs, a chestnut-red
spot on top of the head between the ears is preferred by breeders, but not
critical.
Blenheim = red and white
Prince Charles = tricolor
King Charles = black and tan
Ruby = rich mahogany red |
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Temperament |
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager,
affectionate tail-wagger. Lively, outgoing and sportive. These fearless
lively little dogs want to please. They are intelligent enough to understand
what you want and therefore are usually easy to train and respond well to gentle
obedience training. They are said to be naturally well behaved and get along
well with other dogs and non-canine pets. Cavalier's love people and need lots
of companionship to be happy. They should not be left alone all day. They are
descended from hunting dogs and love to romp in the great outdoors. This breed
sometimes displays a chasing instinct and should be kept well enclosed or
leashed so he does not get lost or run over by a car! They do best with older
considerate children and some can be reserved with strangers. The Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel is a pleasant companion dog. It has a noteworthy sense of smell
and vision and can be used in short hunts in open country. They do well in
competitive obedience. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 12-13 inches (30-33 cm.)
Weight: 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to syringomyelia, hereditary eye disease, dislocating kneecaps
(patella), back troubles, ear infections, early onset of deafness or hearing
trouble. Sometime's hip dysplasia. Don't over feed. This breed tends to gain weight
easily. Some lines are genetically disposed early onset to a serious heart problem, which
sometimes causes early death. When selecting one of these dogs, it is extremely
important to check the medical history of several previous generations.
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Living Conditions |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
are good for
apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and a small yard will be
sufficient. The Cavalier does not do well in very warm conditions. |
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Exercise |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a daily walk.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 9-14 years. |
Grooming |
Comb or brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe
or dry shampoo as necessary. The feathered hair on the ears is prone to tangling
and matting, so this dog should be thoroughly groomed often. The hair between
the pads on the feet should be kept trimmed and the ears should be cleaned
regularly. Always make sure the dog is thoroughly dry and warm after a bath.
Check the eyes carefully for any signs of infection. This breed is an average
shedder. |
| Origin |
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is descended from the
King Charles Spaniel and other small Toy Spaniels seen in many sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth century
paintings. Its
breeders were trying to reproduce a toy dog similar to those seen in portraits
from the time of England's Charles II, who was said to dote on these small
dogs. In the 1920's the American, Roswell Eldridge, offered prize money
during a Cruft's Dog Show in London, to any person exhibiting
King Charles
Spaniels with long noses. He was looking for dogs similar to those
appearing in Van Dyck's paintings of King Charles II and his spaniels. By
the 1940's these dogs were classified as a separate breed and were given the
prefix Cavalier, to differentiate them from their forebears. The
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was shown in the Toy Group of the AKC beginning in
1996. |
| Group |
Gun Dog, AKC Toy |
| Recognition |
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CKC,
APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Posters and Prints!
Jewel
This is Charlemagne and his 7 brothers and sisters
Charlemagne is the first pup on the left
Danny and Ben (Father and Son)
After their bath they are both sat by the fire drying them selves
Lucky, the ruby Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel at 10 weeks old
Lucky, the ruby Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel at 10 weeks old
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